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Healthy Mouth – Healthy Body – Healthy Life

I practice holistic dentistry in my St. Louis clinic because I believe it’s best for my patients.

I believe we must consider the biological effects that dentistry has on the entire body.

We must use dental materials that lend themselves to wellness. We must evaluate treatments such as root canals and implants and recognize how these procedures may compromise our biological health and well being.

Always, we must ask: What is in the best interest of the patient, supporting their overall health and wellness?

Also known as biological dentistry, the kind of dentistry I practice involves far more than technique. It encompasses a total awareness relating to the physical, mental and spiritual well being of the whole person.

I was introduced to this paradigm in 1995 – by chance, luck or maybe divine intervention. Regardless, I’m grateful for the changes it spurred in my life and profession.

Back then, “holistic health” was not even in my vocabulary. Now I know how what we do in the mouth can affect other parts of the body – from the links between gum disease and other inflammatory conditions to systemic illness triggered by mercury fillings, root canals and cavitations.

Now, I’m a continuous student, which is how I became a certified clinical nutritionist, as well as a dentist. Nutritional therapy is part of what we do to support a healthy lifestyle for our patients.

Educating our patients is key. It’s the basis of truly informed consent and allows you to take an active role in the decision-making process.

I encourage you to explore this site to learn more about biological dentistry – and to contact our office if you have specific questions we may answer about your own health situation.

To your good health,

Michael G. Rehme, DDS, CCN

Biological Dentistry

Does not offer mercury fillings, nickel-based crowns or cast partials

Does offer gold, ceramic and composite fillings and other restorations

Protects patients and staff when removing mercury amalgam fillings

Evaluates the biocompatibility of dental materials before placing them in the mouth

Does offer non-adrenaline, non-preservative anesthetics

Does not promote the use of fluoride

Provides nutritional support and assistance

Takes the time to listen to your concerns

“Biological Dentistry” is a non-specialty interest area that requires no specific educational training to advertise this service.”

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Our Patients Say...

Experiencing More Energy

Prior to getting rid of the greatest mercury problems, upper and lower right teeth; I was getting sluggish by 3-4 p.m. I have always been known for my limitless energy and never felt "tired" during the day – until the last several years.

Further, I had trouble sleeping when I did go to bed, regardless of the time. There was a "taste" of metal in my mouth.